Writing Tips

Write Like You Talk, But Better

I used to think good writing meant sounding like Virginia Woolf—elegant, introspective, and impossibly profound.

Jun 25 •

Why Writing Is the Most Powerful Skill You Can Develop

(Especially If You Want to Build a Business That Lasts)

Jun 11 •

Storytelling Tips I Stole from Friends, Therapists, and Taylor Swift

Stories that connect most aren’t the polished ones. They’re the ones with cracked edges.

Jun 6 •

How I Outsmart Life’s Chaos and Still Find Time to Write

A way forward for writers juggling chores, moods, and the occasional existential crisis.

Jun 2 •

How To Write Stuff That Actually Changes People (Without Being Annoying About It)

Let’s cut to it: nobody asked you to give them a pep talk.They didn't open your article hoping you'd shout "You got this!" into their already…

May 21 •

Your Best Ideas Are Hiding in the Wrong Drawer

And exactly where to go looking for them.

May 14 •

Emergency, Sex and Other Pain Points of Substack Writers

On a flight back to London, Lara Acosta, glanced sideways and saw a man reading Emergency Sex and Other Desperate Measures.

May 12

What Writing Books Taught Me About Life, Success, and Not Giving Up

I still remember the day I decided to write my first book.

Apr 28 •

The Power of Cyclic Writing: A Game-Changing Approach for Authors

I used to think writing and editing were two separate tasks.

Apr 21 •

7 Seamless Transition Techniques for Engaged Writing

A newsletter or an article is usually a mass of content spanning anywhere from 800 to 5000 words or more.

Apr 14 •

How to Make Readers Fall in Love with Your Writing (Even If You Think You Suck)

I know exactly how it feels to doubt your own writing.

Apr 7 •

How to Trick Your Brain Into Writing Even When You Don’t Feel Like It

Let’s be honest—there are days when writing feels like the last thing I want to do.

Mar 17 •

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